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Liu Bei, Lord of Shu
Price tag $34.23

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3452 Current Rank
#3171 Last Week
#3415 Past 2 Years

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Liu Bei, Lord of Shu decks.

Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+17% Synergy $4.72

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Liu Bei, Lord of Shu's abilities and overall game plan.

Guan Yu, Sainted Warrior Guan Yu, Sainted Warrior
+98% Synergy $68.00
Zhang Fei, Fierce Warrior Zhang Fei, Fierce Warrior
+97% Synergy
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
+74% Synergy $0.19
Zhao Zilong, Tiger General Zhao Zilong, Tiger General
+73% Synergy $109.95
Shu General Shu General
+70% Synergy $6.85
Shu Cavalry Shu Cavalry
+70% Synergy $3.61
Loyal Retainers Loyal Retainers
+69% Synergy $3.61
Huang Zhong, Shu General Huang Zhong, Shu General
+65% Synergy $100.77
Riding Red Hare Riding Red Hare
+63% Synergy $11.70
Peach Garden Oath Peach Garden Oath
+62% Synergy $0.34

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Liu Bei, Lord of Shu decks.

Guan Yu's 1,000-Li March Guan Yu's 1,000-Li March
+60% Synergy $52.85
Shu Elite Companions Shu Elite Companions
+60% Synergy $5.46
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+56% Synergy $9.86
False Defeat False Defeat
+55% Synergy $19.34
Daru Warchief Daru Warchief
+49% Synergy $3.04
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+41% Synergy $0.43
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+41% Synergy $0.45
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+14% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+4% Synergy $1.32
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-3% Synergy $4.46

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+8% Synergy $167.83
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+6% Synergy $109.80
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+4% Synergy $129.20
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+1% Synergy $37.03
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $108.02
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $6.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $58.09
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-11% Synergy $53.21

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Liu Bei, Lord of Shu's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Flanking Troops Flanking Troops
+49% Synergy $2.48
Shu Defender Shu Defender
+48% Synergy $1.51
Ballyrush Banneret Ballyrush Banneret
+43% Synergy $0.16
Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix" Pang Tong, "Young Phoenix"
+43% Synergy $13.75
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+41% Synergy $0.38
Alert Shu Infantry Alert Shu Infantry
+41% Synergy $13.61
Field Marshal Field Marshal
+37% Synergy $3.80
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+37% Synergy $0.34
Volunteer Militia Volunteer Militia
+36% Synergy $1.19
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+34% Synergy $1.30
Rescue Retriever Rescue Retriever
+34% Synergy $0.40
Shu Grain Caravan Shu Grain Caravan
+33% Synergy $1.07
Kongming's Contraptions Kongming's Contraptions
+33% Synergy $41.65
Shu Farmer Shu Farmer
+28% Synergy $3.12
Shu Soldier-Farmers Shu Soldier-Farmers
+28% Synergy $7.18
Shu Foot Soldiers Shu Foot Soldiers
+28% Synergy $1.20
Shu Elite Infantry Shu Elite Infantry
+28% Synergy $3.61
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+28% Synergy $18.56
Thalia's Lancers Thalia's Lancers
+23% Synergy $0.43
Preeminent Captain Preeminent Captain
+23% Synergy $0.73
Darien, King of Kjeldor Darien, King of Kjeldor
+20% Synergy $1.64
Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart
+20% Synergy $64.69
Valiant Veteran Valiant Veteran
+19% Synergy $0.37
Masako the Humorless Masako the Humorless
+19% Synergy $27.74
Catapult Master Catapult Master
+18% Synergy $1.28
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+14% Synergy $0.40
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+12% Synergy $0.57
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+12% Synergy $0.21
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+11% Synergy $0.33
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+11% Synergy $2.17
Cenn's Tactician Cenn's Tactician
+10% Synergy $0.31
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+9% Synergy $0.28
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+9% Synergy $0.42
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+7% Synergy $0.37
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+7% Synergy $0.38
Knight-Captain of Eos Knight-Captain of Eos
+7% Synergy $2.54
Kytheon, Hero of Akros Gideon, Battle-Forged Kytheon, Hero of Akros
+7% Synergy $1.42
Serra Redeemer Serra Redeemer
+6% Synergy $0.26
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+5% Synergy $2.08
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+5% Synergy $0.39
Crovax, Ascendant Hero Crovax, Ascendant Hero
+5% Synergy $0.55
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+4% Synergy $4.55
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+2% Synergy $0.81
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy $59.32
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
-2% Synergy $1.68
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
-3% Synergy $30.29
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
-5% Synergy $31.35
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-7% Synergy $3.93
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-10% Synergy $13.69
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-13% Synergy $0.31

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Liu Bei, Lord of Shu safe.

Rally the Troops Rally the Troops
+48% Synergy $11.18
Warrior's Stand Warrior's Stand
+43% Synergy $10.88
Eightfold Maze Eightfold Maze
+38% Synergy $43.69
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+24% Synergy $10.82
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+22% Synergy $7.52
Disenchant Disenchant
+20% Synergy $0.11
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+18% Synergy $22.25
Cease-Fire Cease-Fire
+14% Synergy $0.13
Tithe Tithe
+13% Synergy $37.45
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+11% Synergy $1.14
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+11% Synergy $0.52
Aura Blast Aura Blast
+9% Synergy $0.28
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+6% Synergy $15.93
Reprieve Reprieve
+6% Synergy $1.33
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+3% Synergy $0.46
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+2% Synergy $7.35
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $1.45
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+1% Synergy $3.12
Get Lost Get Lost
0% Synergy $4.27
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-1% Synergy $5.58
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-2% Synergy $1.07
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-7% Synergy $7.79
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-20% Synergy $0.30

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Liu Bei, Lord of Shu's game plan and control the board.

Empty City Ruse Empty City Ruse
+51% Synergy $46.94
Virtuous Charge Virtuous Charge
+38% Synergy $2.07
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+30% Synergy $0.39
Misfortune's Gain Misfortune's Gain
+28% Synergy $1.19
Ravages of War Ravages of War
+22% Synergy $23.99
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+20% Synergy $0.73
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+20% Synergy $0.52
Vengeance Vengeance
+19% Synergy $0.11
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+12% Synergy $0.50
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+9% Synergy $0.33
Breath of Life Breath of Life
+9% Synergy $0.27
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+6% Synergy $1.12
Righteous Charge Righteous Charge
+6% Synergy $0.03
Resurrection Resurrection
+6% Synergy $0.23
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+4% Synergy $2.46
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+1% Synergy $2.81
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+1% Synergy $8.64
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.28
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-5% Synergy $5.02
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-7% Synergy $3.91
Austere Command Austere Command
-11% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Konda's Banner Konda's Banner
+52% Synergy $12.08
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+38% Synergy $4.20
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+37% Synergy $3.53
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+24% Synergy $5.78
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+22% Synergy $1.46
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+21% Synergy $2.43
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+14% Synergy $5.12
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+12% Synergy $45.61
Sword of the Chosen Sword of the Chosen
+12% Synergy $0.27
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+11% Synergy $46.47
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+9% Synergy $4.44
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+8% Synergy $5.74
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+8% Synergy $1.61
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+8% Synergy $18.74
Helm of Kaldra Helm of Kaldra
+8% Synergy $3.93
Shield of Kaldra Shield of Kaldra
+8% Synergy $8.54
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $26.88
Sword of Kaldra Sword of Kaldra
+7% Synergy $22.83
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+6% Synergy $15.83
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+6% Synergy $2.62
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+6% Synergy $0.30
Conjurer's Mantle Conjurer's Mantle
+5% Synergy $1.75
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+5% Synergy $0.48
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+4% Synergy $12.01
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+3% Synergy $12.22
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+2% Synergy $5.50
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+2% Synergy $0.44
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+2% Synergy $2.53
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+1% Synergy $30.98
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+1% Synergy $12.74
Skullclamp Skullclamp
0% Synergy $6.25
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.30
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
0% Synergy $6.27
Buster Sword Buster Sword
0% Synergy $41.06
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
0% Synergy $39.40
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-7% Synergy $1.26
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-16% Synergy $7.69

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Liu Bei, Lord of Shu's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+36% Synergy $0.68
True Conviction True Conviction
+33% Synergy $5.04
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+27% Synergy $0.41
Worship Worship
+23% Synergy $1.09
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+18% Synergy $8.10
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+16% Synergy $1.63
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+16% Synergy $0.26
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+12% Synergy $3.54
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+11% Synergy $9.15
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+7% Synergy $0.46
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+5% Synergy $0.45
Crackdown Crackdown
+5% Synergy $9.27
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $13.49
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+3% Synergy $63.66
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+3% Synergy $2.14
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+2% Synergy $7.87
On Serra's Wings On Serra's Wings
+2% Synergy $0.34
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $28.00
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
-2% Synergy $18.46
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-3% Synergy $6.60
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-11% Synergy $4.72

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Liu Bei, Lord of Shu to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+24% Synergy $1.82
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+6% Synergy $39.18

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+41% Synergy $13.86
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+28% Synergy $4.72
Daru Encampment Daru Encampment
+23% Synergy $0.42
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+19% Synergy $5.99
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+14% Synergy $51.37
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+14% Synergy $6.18
Cathedral of Serra Cathedral of Serra
+11% Synergy $31.02
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+10% Synergy $18.86
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+10% Synergy $0.29
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+10% Synergy $0.20
War Room War Room
+9% Synergy $2.52
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+9% Synergy $0.31
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+5% Synergy $24.17
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+5% Synergy $0.56
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+3% Synergy $0.30
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.91
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+2% Synergy $0.38
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.40
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy $7.26
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
-1% Synergy $0.32
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.33
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-4% Synergy $0.26
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $2.94
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-19% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+22% Synergy $3.59
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+18% Synergy $3.17
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+14% Synergy $0.34
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+13% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.33
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+8% Synergy $4.25
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+7% Synergy $1.08
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+6% Synergy $35.66
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+6% Synergy $73.96
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.13
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+1% Synergy $5.73
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $2.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $1.10
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.21

Lands

The mana base foundation for Liu Bei, Lord of Shu decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+30% Synergy $0.27
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+16% Synergy $8.76
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+14% Synergy $49.31
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+9% Synergy $0.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.33
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+5% Synergy $11.39
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+5% Synergy $16.02
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+5% Synergy $31.39
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+5% Synergy $31.86
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+3% Synergy $4.00
Plains Plains
-9% Synergy $0.08

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